Beschreibung
The era of prohibition was never more tumultuous than in this chronicle of the underworld, brought to life in the dynamic direction of Raoul Walsh. Against a backdrop of almost documentary footage and narration, it follows the life of unemployed war veteran Eddie Bartlett (James Cagney), who becomes a bootlegger and instead of battles, deals with bottles. However, Eddie cannot escape battles – they await him both inside and outside the borders of his growing empire. On one side, he must face territorial disputes and bloody reckonings, while on the other, the betrayal of his partner (Humphrey Bogart). Cagney was to play another gangster a decade later (White Heat), at a time when gangster films were becoming rare. 'It used to be a big deal,' says Panama Smith (Gladys George) at the finale, commenting on Bartlett's departure... signaling the end of Hollywood's interest in gangster films.
Information
Manufacturer: AQS, a.s. divize Magic Box
Genres: Action, Film and music, Movies
Type: Dvd, blu-ray
ISBN/EAN: 8595165397994